Come join a Multi-generational family owned company for a 10 Week Paid Summer Internship program from June 5th - August 18th 2017.

POSITION PURPOSE:The Quality Control Intern will support the team in reaching established goals and objectives for the business. During the 11 week program, an essential project will be completed and new methodologies developed will be adopted by the organization. The Internship program is designed to have direct business impact and to drive bottom line health and support top-line growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:This specific project will be focused on the Environmental Monitoring Program (Air Samples and Machine Swabs) and Sanitization Procedures at the Nice-Pak Jonesboro site.•Perform analysis for all Environmental Monitoring.•Analyze the data to determine if designated site is relevant and needs to continue being monitored. •Identify additional testing that is needed to support optimal sanitization schedules across all value streams•Identify microbial hot spots throughout the plant and create an inspection book with photos to help train others.•Confirm up to date Sanitization reports for all lines

PROJECT REVIEW:a. Develop and present project findings to the leadership team

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:•Completed inspection book to identify microbial hot spots across all production lines•Report identifying sanitization effectiveness and recommendations for improvement based on microbial data

EDUCATION:•Junior or Senior year student with focus in Microbiology, Chemistry or Engineering.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:•Basic understanding of time management concepts and information review

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:•Prior exposure to Microbiology projects helpful but not required

SKILLS/ABILITIES:•MS Word and Excel (Basic to Intermediate)•Problem solving skills•Good Writing skills•Strong organizational skills•Ability to present findings in a group setting•Ability to participate in the full length of the program (6/5/2017 – 8/18/2017)

WORKING CONDITIONS•Flexible schedule is needed to support sanitization activities that may occur on different shifts during the 11 week rotation.•Work will include laboratory setting as well as manufacturing lines. This will include being around industrial equipment during chemical cleaning processes.-No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.

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All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Driven by a commitment to research, quality and service, PDI, Inc. provides innovative products, educational resources, training and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing 3 areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world.

Additional Salary Information: Internship is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. There is a $2,000 stipend to assist with commuting/temporary housing if selected candidate lives more than fifty (50) miles away.